
By the Numbers: How “5” Found Its Place in NHL Lore
The number 5 is quietly everywhere in the game of hockey: 5 skaters, the dreaded five-hole, and the unforgettable number "5" worn by Maple Leafs Bill Barilko.

The number 5 is quietly everywhere in the game of hockey: 5 skaters, the dreaded five-hole, and the unforgettable number "5" worn by Maple Leafs Bill Barilko.